salutary

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Salutary changes might be the prelude to others which they would witness with dismay.

From The English Church in the Eighteenth Century by Abbey, Charles J. (Charles John)

Salutary reforms have been introduced by the Secretary ad interim, and great reductions of expenses have been effected under his administration of the War Department, to the saving of millions to the Treasury.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 6, part 2: Andrew Johnson by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)

Salutary, sal′ū-tar-i, adj. belonging to health: promoting health or safety: wholesome: beneficial.—n.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

Salutary and necessary as this step is for me, I know well that parting is not such an easy matter.

From In Paradise A Novel. Vol. II by Heyse, Paul

Salutary sorrow 66:6 Trials teach mortals not to lean on a material staff, -         a broken reed, which pierces the heart.

From Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures by Eddy, Mary Baker